Show Notes
No one has said we don't need biosecurity. There are ways to do this. There are people with knowledge, there are communities who care, and there are ways to secure and protect the unique landscapes of Aotearoa.
Season two is done. No guests today, just Amanda, Peter, and Nick around the table reflecting on a season of biosecurity conversations.
Is the biosecurity system fit for purpose? What works and what does not? And what did this season reveal that they did not expect? One question kept surfacing, was the system designed to protect our unique environment, or was it built for something else entirely?
And they want to hear from you. What should season three look like?
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Chapters: 00:00 Optimism and Next Steps 00:56 Final Episode Setup 02:23 Reimagining Without Limits 03:17 Start From Scratch 09:17 Define the Real Aim 14:09 Inclusive Leadership and Feedback 19:58 Acceptance and Risk Trade offs 22:27 Who Pays for Biosecurity 27:43 Tourism and Conservation Value 29:42 Guest Takeaways Tease 30:27 Iwi Pride In Work 31:39 Stop Exploiting Volunteers 33:40 Data Is About People 38:49 Break Data Gatekeeping 41:36 Ask Better Questions 44:47 Publics Not Public 48:48 From Reaction To Strategy 51:23 Reasons For Optimism 55:42 Wrap Up And Next Series 58:08 Southland Shoutouts 59:34 Subscribe And Goodbye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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